Sr. Director Analyst, National Defense and Security (Remote-Eastern US)
Company: Gartner
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
Sr. Director Analyst, National Defense and SecurityGartner is
seeking a U.S. based Analyst for emerging technologies and
practices to support national defense and security strategies in
advancing modernization and digital transformation.Successful
candidates will need a deep understanding of national defense and
security strategies as well as enabling programs, policies and
initiatives, with emphasis on U.S. defense, and its global allies,
partners, and suppliers of technology products and services.About
This Role:Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create
must-have research, market predictions and best practices for a
broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director
serves as a leader within Gartner's Research and Advisory business,
establishing oneself as a credible voice within their designated
market at local, regional, and/or global levels. Using exceptional
research and analytical skills, a Senior Director plays a
significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative research
which Gartner clients consume and apply to mission critical
priorities. They are a trusted source of advice for clients,
reinforcing Gartner's value every day. They engage via in-person
meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner
conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer
appropriate recommendations.This analyst role sits within Gartner's
CIO and Industries Research, Government and Education Practice. The
analyst will support CIOs and other technology executives in
accelerating national defense modernization and innovation. As
geopolitical uncertainties and disruptive forces impact defense
organizations and their allies and partners, this role will focus
on emerging technologies and practices to support operational
resilience, multi-domain integration and interoperability, and
workforce readiness.What You Will Do
- Track U.S. and global market trends, relevant vendors and
emerging technologies to remain ahead of the curve within changing
geopolitical uncertainties and global power competition.
- Write evidence-based content that is easily consumed,
defensible and actionable.
- Deliver high-quality actionable advice to an executive client
audience (e.g., CIOs, program executive officers, CTOs, etc.)
through a variety of media.
- Create and deliver presentations for webinars, executive
briefings and other client-facing events.
- Build credibility as a defense market expert representing
Gartner Research and Advisory
- Deliver outstanding sales and service support to retain and
grow the Gartner business.
- Actively participate in ideation and research community
discussions, and collaborate effectively with colleagues across our
research community.
- Identify research process improvements or develop new processes
that help the team and Research & Advisory provide excellent
service delivery.
- Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team
membersWhat You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree
preferred
- 12+ years of relevant IT and/or program executive leadership
working for or with US federal government and defense, including
its ecosystem of allies, partners, IT vendors and contractors
- An informed understanding of the strategic and operational
challenges facing defense leaders within and across military
domains (i.e., land, sea, air, space, cyber)
- Experience in defense operating in joint and/or combined
service organizations
- Extensive experience in U.S. defense leading strategy and/or
implementation of programs and technical capabilities in one or
more of the following areas:
- Digital engineering practices and solutions
- AI strategy, solutions and/or implementation, including data
readiness
- IT infrastructure and operations, including cloud services and
edge computing
- Cybersecurity trends and program requirements
- Quantum computing trends
- Autonomous systems
- Space systems
- Multi-domain command and control systems
- Communication and information systems
- Demonstrated executive presence; can immediately establish
credibility with executives and additional stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight
deadlines and produce high quality deliverables
- Demonstrate excellence in research and writing ability
- Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and
presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond
effectively to questions
- Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively
apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending
conclusions to client challenges
- Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts
concisely and simply
- Comfort presenting at large and small-scale speaking
engagements
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically
motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of
others, in a multicultural global team
- Learning agility and adeptness with navigating highly matrixed
environments
- Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and
strategies effectively at all levels
- 25% travel required LI-RemoteLI-JP4Who are we?At Gartner, Inc.
(NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.Our mission
relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable,
objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams
succeed with their mission-critical priorities.Since our founding
in 1979, we've grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who
support -15,000 client enterprises in -90 countries and
territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that
matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual
curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar
is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.What
makes Gartner a great place to work?Our sustained success creates
limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish
personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential
ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into
the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and
performance.We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a
team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results
for our clients.Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals
from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities,
races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.We
invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the
company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is
why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a .What do we
offer?Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive
compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.In our
hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for
you to thrive - working virtually when it's productive to do so and
getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is
purposeful, engaging and inspiring.Ready to grow your career with
Gartner? Join us.Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A
reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is
150,000 USD - 190,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may
vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on
factors including, but not limited to, education, training,
experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.
In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an
annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a
role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition
team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or
incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market
leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to
$7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a
discount, and more.The policy of Gartner is to provide equal
employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national
origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally
protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the
principles of equal employment opportunity.Gartner is committed to
being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all
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